Bring your hand, Jarifa, draw near, Cool my brow where the fire rages— My head burns in molten stages, A storm no calm can steer. Press your crimson lips to mine, Fierce and wild in blind embrace; Let passion flood this darkened space, Drink deep—forget the line. Pass the cup, let shadows fall! Forgetfulness—my final call! Wine and night, erase the scar— My only freedom: the dark star! Virtue? Love? All childish lies, Illusions shattered, turned to dust; Woman—deceiver, cruel and unjust, Tyrant with venom in her eyes. No more! Curse these flames that sear! Damn the passions, damn the chain! Let hell swallow hope and pain— End this torment here! Pass the cup, let shadows fall! Forgetfulness—my final call! Wine and night, erase the scar— My only freedom: the dark star!